Swiss Ham and Cheese Toasties

Ingredients

• •4 slices whole grain bread
• •4 slices Swiss cheese
• •4 slices ham (preferably Gruyère-style)
• •1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• •1 tablespoon butter (for spreading)
• •1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •Optional: sliced tomatoes for added freshness

Instructions

1. 1

   Spread Dijon mustard on one side of each slice of bread.

2. 2

   Layer a slice of cheese on the mustard side of 2 pieces of bread.

3. 3

   Add a slice of ham, a few basil leaves, and season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Top with another slice of cheese, then place the remaining bread slices on top, mustard side down.

5. 5

   Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt half of the butter.

6. 6

   Add the sandwiches to the skillet and spread the remaining butter on the top side of the sandwiches.

7. 7

   Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

8. 8

   Serve warm with optional sliced tomatoes on the side.